BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westchester Institute for Human Development - ECPv6.0.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wihd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westchester Institute for Human Development REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240807T193321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T193437Z UID:19206-1723136400-1723154400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Captain Lawrence Community Pints DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Hang out with us on Thursday Aug 8th at Captain Lawrence and support our mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable children. A minimum $10 donation to WIHD gets you happy hour pricing on all beer\, wine\, and cocktail from 5 pm to 10 pm. You’ll receive a free WIHD beer glass with a $50 donation. Hope to see you there… Reserve ahead at www.wihd.org/pints or just show up! #communitypints URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/captain-lawrence-community-pints/ LOCATION:Captain Lawrence Brewery\, 444 Saw Mill River Road\, Elmsford\, NY\, 10523 CATEGORIES:WIHD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wihd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/451842981_880662960758361_1893968346706164713_n-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240717T173711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T173929Z UID:19146-1723550400-1723555800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Family Guide to Transition Planning—Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School is to assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about the transition process and invited to participate by schools\, students with disabilities experience improved post-school outcomes in the areas of employment\, postsecondary education\, and independent living. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-guide-to-transition-planning-preparing-students-with-disabilities-for-life-after-high-school-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240722T112151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T112151Z UID:19161-1724155200-1724158800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families DESCRIPTION:Vocabulary is key to reading comprehension\, and even emerging readers must have exposure to a lot of different words. Please join us for a brief learning session on how you can help build your children’s vocabularies. During our time together\, we will share some of the theories around how we learn\, and give quick and easy activities you can do with your children that will help develop their word knowledge. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/lunch-and-learn-explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240724T152657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T152657Z UID:19164-1724155200-1724158800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives \nMany parents and caregivers have questions about how best their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be supported in making decisions as an adult. What are the concerns around guardianship? What about Supported Decision Making? How do advance directives such as health care proxies and durable power of attorney factor in? This workshop should be taken before the Guardianship and Digging into Supported Decision-Making workshops. If you have already taken this WIHD zoom workshop\, please register instead for the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-1-supported-decision-making-sdm-guardianship-and-other-alternatives-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240724T153449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T153449Z UID:19167-1724241600-1724245200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making \nThis workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives workshop\, and want to know more about SDM. We will review Article 82\, the NY State supported decision making law\, and will answer SDM-specific questions. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-2-digging-in-to-supported-decision-making-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T131500 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240731T154056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T154056Z UID:19183-1724241600-1724246100@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Family Forum: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics DESCRIPTION:Are you considering applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your family member? Come to this workshop to learn some tips and tricks to the application process. When and how to apply\, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-forum-supplemental-security-income-ssi-basics-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240722T111103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T111103Z UID:19156-1724328000-1724331600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Transition Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE) DESCRIPTION:This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child’s transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE)\, understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE\, learning how to be an active member of the transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-cse-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240724T153906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T155123Z UID:19169-1724328000-1724331600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:CANCELED!!! Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop DESCRIPTION:CANCELED:  We apologize that this event has been canceled.  We will be posting a new date on our calendar.   \nJoin us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #3: Guardianship Workshop \nThis workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives workshop\, and have determined that guardianship is the most appropriate alternative. Since guardianship is considered the most restrictive form of decision support\, it is recommended that you also attend the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop before signing up for this one. We will review the process of putting together a petition for guardianship and the documentation requirements. URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-3-guardianship-workshop-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240725T112053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T112053Z UID:19175-1724760000-1724763600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Services and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a workshop on OPWDD services and eligibility. The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Through this workshop you will learn about the range of OPWDD services available to you and your loved one\, and about the requirements for service eligibility. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-services-and-eligibility-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240804T202702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T202702Z UID:19188-1724760000-1724763600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Family Forum: BACK TO SCHOOL 2024 - Tips\, Troubleshooting and Q & A DESCRIPTION:Come to this workshop to receive tips on helping your kids transition back to school and troubleshoot special education issues with services and placement. We will be taking questions on all things back to school. You can also share any helpful strategies that work for your family. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-forum-back-to-school-2024-tips-troubleshooting-and-q-a/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240725T111120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T172427Z UID:19173-1724846400-1724850000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:OPWDD Self-Direction DESCRIPTION:Learn about OPWDD’s self-direction services which allows for more choice in OPWDD-funded supports and services. The individual must be eligible for OPWDD services and participating in Care Management services through a Care Coordination Organization (CCO) to be approved for self-direction. Therefore\, it is recommended that you first attend a workshop on OPWDD eligibility if the person with the disability does not already have it. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/opwdd-self-direction-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T131500 DTSTAMP:20260422T234740 CREATED:20240813T175438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T175438Z UID:19217-1724932800-1724937300@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts Basics DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts? \nCome to this workshop to find out how this financial tool can help individuals with disabilities save while receiving benefits. What is an ABLE account\, how it works and the eligibility requirements will be discussed. Potential ABLE participants and their families are invited. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/able-achieving-a-better-life-experience-accounts-basics-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR